General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10a
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Malodorous
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Over 12"
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Awards and Recognitions: AAS (All-America Selection®): rsPoPS larlatftolos RnHin
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)
Ploidy: Unbalanced Tetraploid

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Common names
  • Caucasian Elecampagne
  • Elecampane
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Pentanema britannicum
  • Synonym: Inula orientalis

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